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Events Overview

The Philosophy of HTE is learning through theory and experience. This philosophy emphasizes the development of professional hospitality managment knowledge and skills through the study of theory in the classroom that, in turn, is experienced in practicum, coop, internship, supervisory, managment, and team approach situations.

Check the calendar for all the events our department is hosting, working or volunteering. Some department events have their own pages (click on the buttons at the left to find out more.)

4TH ANNUAL HTE GOLF TOURNAMENT
hosted by the
HOSPITALITY PROMOTIONS CLASS

The 4th annual HTE Golf Tournament was held May 6, 2011. Thirty-one students welcomed 96 golfers to the Arrowhead Golf Course. Professor Bruce Whittaker teaches students about decision making, marketing, sponsorship, finance, and organization, PLUS the process of committee work. Over $4,500 was made for the HTE Foundation Fund, supporting student scholarships. We had 16 sponsors and over 30 prizes.

Department of Hospitality,Tourism and Events

"Service Oriented with a Hospitality Attitude"

The HTE Department is uniquely situated being located in the center of downtown Denver. We are directly in the heart of Denver's hospitality industry.

The Hospitality industry is the 2nd largest industry in Colorado. Everyone eats, drinks, sleeps and interacts with others. Our programs are specifically designed to facilitate the above activities, arm you with skills in the latest technology, education, and assist you in effective delivery of customer service. When you graduate from our program you can be confident you are well prepared to enter the hospitality industry.

Our program is ever changing to meet the student's needs. We are continuing to add online courses, as well as weekend and night courses. Our faculty have years of actual experience. They continue to update their education and are an active part of the hospitality industry.

Please take a moment to check out our website, or come in to the Plaza building, room 124. We would be happy to meet with you and answer any questions you might have.

Mission

The mission of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department is to provide demonstrated leadership and excellence in its baccalaureate, professional and technical programs and to render service to the students, citizens, and hospitality industry of the State of Colorado. The Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department provides flexible and individualized interdisciplinary major programs with concentrations to include hotel, restaurant, and tourism events management.

Goals:

  1. Provide instruction and professional assistance to students
  2. Assist students in the development of professionalism and an attitude of continued professional growth and individual development.
  3. Assist students to recognize their responsibilities as members of the hospitality industry and society.
  4. Prepare students for graduate study in Hospitality, or Tourism and Events and related fields.
  5. Provide seminars and workshops for the hospitality industry within Colorado and beyond.
  6. Conduct applied research in the field of hospitality.
  7. Increase the quality and accessibility of hospitality education to citizens of Colorado and beyond.
  8. Provide professional assistance to the hospitality industry and citizens of Colorado.